Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Neo

Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Bolero Neo? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts Rs 9.95 Lakh ex-showroom for N4 (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Bolero Neo has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Bolero Neo has a mileage of 17.29 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Bolero Neo

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Mahindra Bolero Neo
On Road Price	Rs.22,32,337^*	Rs.14,50,799^*
Mileage (city)	16.5 kmpl	12.08 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Manual	Manual

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Kia Carens
Rs19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero Neo
Rs12.15 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Luxury Plus Diesel
19 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero Neo
N10 Option
12.15 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Luxury Plus Diesel	N10 Option
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.22,32,337^*	Rs.14,50,799^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.43,449/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,528/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.69,120	Rs.66,106
User Rating	4.4 Based on 462 Reviews	4.5 Based on 213 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,854.2	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Luxury Plus Diesel

N10 Option

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.22,32,337^*

Rs.14,50,799^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.43,449/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,528/month

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Insurance

Rs.69,120

Rs.66,106

User Rating

4.4

Based on 462 Reviews

4.5

Based on 213 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	mHAWk100
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	98.56bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	260Nm@1750-2250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

mHAWk100

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

98.56bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	16.5	12.08
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21	16.16
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.29
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	150
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.35
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	150
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1795
Height (mm)	1708	1817
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	160
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2680
Grossweight (kg)	-	2215
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	210	384
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Driving Rear View Monitor with button	Powerful AC with ECO mode, Eco mode, Engine start-stop (micro hybrid), Delayed power window (all four windows), Magic lamp, Driver information system
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Techno Print, Opulent Two Tone Triton Navy and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection	Premium Italian interiors,Roof lamp - middle row, Twin pod instrument cluster, Colour accent on AC vent, Piano Black Stylish centre console with silver accent, Anti glare IRVM, Roof lamp - front row, Steering wheel garnish
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	3.5
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours	Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli BlackDsat Silver+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grill with Chrome Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Chrome Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Chrome Outside Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys	X-Shaped body coloured bumpers, Signature grill with chrome inserts, Sporty static bending headlamps, Signature Bolero side cladding, Wheel arch cladding, Dual tone ORVMs, Sporty alloy wheels, X type spare wheel cover Deep silver, Muscular side footstep
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeHighway RedNapoli Black+1 MoreBolero Neo Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	1
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	1
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	6.77
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	8	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function	Music player with USB + BT (touchscreen infotainment, bluetooth, USB & AUX)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
Mahindra Bolero Neo
- High sitting position and good visibility.
- Torquey engine and easy city drive.
- High ground clearance.
- Excellent off-road ability with ladder-frame chassis, rear wheel drive and locking rear differential.
- Cabin space.

Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
Mahindra Bolero Neo
- Ride quality is a bit stiff
- Missing some key features like rear camera and Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- Cabin quality is average.
- Last row jump seats are not for adults and won't be comfortable.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Mahindra Bolero Neo?

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero Neo price starts at ₹ 9.95 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Bolero Neo is cheaper between these two cars.

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